These 5 Restaurants Serve The Best Fried Catfish In Indiana
One of the best types of fried fish is fried catfish. Tender and flaky, this delicacy is typically found in the south, but there are several restaurants across the Hoosier State that do it just right.
If you love fried food, you’ll want to check out these five restaurants. Scroll on for details about each.


This popular restaurant used to be located in Kentucky, but Hoosier adored it so much that it got moved across the Ohio River to our state. There's a wealth of seafood dishes available at this amazing restaurant as well as other menu items like burgers, chicken strips, tacos, and more.
Click here to learn more about this place from previous Only In Your State coverage.
Address: 5724 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN, 47715
Address: 5724 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN, 47715
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In business since 1943, this place is known for its fishbowls of craft beer as well as its fried catfish, which it calls fiddlers. Also located along the Ohio River, this restaurant also serves many other Hoosier favorites like tenderloin sandwiches, calzones, burgers, fried chicken, and more.
Address: 1016 IN-662, Newburgh, IN, 47630
Address: 1016 IN-662, Newburgh, IN, 47630


Known for its all-you-can-eat fried catfish nights, this excellent restaurant is also known for its steaks and onion rings. It has been in business since 1975 and is cherished by locals from far and wide.
Address: 125 East Main Street, Thorntown, IN, 46071
Address: 125 East Main Street, Thorntown, IN, 46071


The best fish in town is found at this casual joint that's been around for years. In addition to catfish, it is also known for its juicy burgers that belong on any bucket list.
Address: 268 U.S. 31, Kokomo, IN, 46902
Address: 268 U.S. 31, Kokomo, IN, 46902
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If you love fried food, you'll definitely want to visit this hot spot. Fried chicken and catfish are the specialties here, and both are done magnificently.
Address: 454 South Greenwich Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Address: 454 South Greenwich Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
For more like this, check out these 10 restaurants in Indiana that have the best seafood ever.
Where else in Indiana can you find good fried catfish? Share your favorite spots with us below in the comments.
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